Dee Dee's Place
- 1260 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE, SILVER SPRING, MD 20904Childery Rating: 4/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.3 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 3 (out of 5). Structural quality reflects a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Maryland's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Maryland caps infant ratios at 1:3, toddler ratios at 1:3, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 12 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Maryland EXCELS Level 3 (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 96
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:3 6 Toddlers 1:3 9 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5), Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Nov 26, 20254 Findings4 Important
- LS Did Not Observed the Required Continued Training Hours.13A.16.06.05C(1)
- LS Did Not Observed the Required Continued Training Hours From Teachers.13A.16.06.09C
- LS Did Not Observe the Required Training Needed.13A.16.06.10C(1)
- Ls Did Not Observe the Required Continued Training Hours.13A.16.06.12B(1)
Feb 24, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Facility Self Reported That a Child Was Left Outside Alone for 5 Minuets.13A.16.07.01
- LS Was Notified That a Child Was Left Outside Alone and Was Not Made Aware Until the Parent Had Arrived to Pick Child Up.13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
Nov 19, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Ls Observe 1 Child File Missing Lead Screening and 2 Missing Parent Agreement Forms.13A.16.03.04A
Nov 17, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Licenses Specialist Observed 2 Aides Have Not Completed Continued Training Hours.13A.16.06.12B(1)
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